Pushkar Singh Dhami

A tunnel under construction at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, killing at least seven workers. During the rescue operation for 22 people working in the tunnel, officials reported that 12 were rescued alive and three are still missing. Rescue teams from multiple agencies are actively searching for the remaining workers amidst rising water and debris.

A tunnel under construction at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand collapsed, killing at least seven workers. Rescue teams are currently searching for the remaining missing workers amid rising water and debris. Authorities noted that construction accidents are common in India due to the collision of rapid infrastructure growth with fragile geology.

A tunnel under construction at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, killing at least seven workers. Of 22 people who were working in the tunnel, 12 have been rescued alive and three are reported missing. Rescue teams from national and state forces are currently searching for the remaining workers amidst rising water and debris.

Pushkar Singh Dhami performed yoga on International Yoga Day. The government is committed to making Uttarakhand a global capital of Yoga and Wellness.